HomeMy WebLinkAboutminutes.council.19630313 Aspen, Colorado - Special'Meeting - Aspen City Council and Representatives from
Merrick and Company re Electric Improvement Program.
March 13, 1963.
The meeting convened at 7:30 PM. Present were
_ Mayor Garfish Councilmen New~ll and Beyer City Administ~atc~umphrey
Gary McFadden Jim Markalunas Earl Jenkinson Tom Maddalone
Teleo Caparrella. Ed Lecuyer Mr. Saxegaard.
Mr. Lecuyer referred to the preliminary report submitte~ in connection with
the Electric Improvement Program, and he reviewed report with those present.
LeCuy~r said he would tike to call for bids and these were d~scussed.
Contracts for review by Attorney Stewart and Mr. Humphrey were left by Mr. LeCuyer.
LeCuyer said he would like to have contractor working by May 1st. Discussed,
preliminary notice to contractors and preparation of .specifications. Further conference
with Mountain States TeN. and Tel.to be arranged.
After discussion and consideration, Councilmen present approved the prepar~ion
of specifications fox bids on Open Wire System and Aerial Spaced Cable System.
Underground Facilities were rejected as too costly, and Bundled System as not
practical.
It wa~ decided to'have the opening of bids during the week of April 22, 1963.
Mr. LeCuyer brought a film, shown by Mr. Saaxegard, showing installation of
aerial spaced cable system.
The meeting adjourned at 10:PM. ~--~